Private Schools in Los Angeles, CA
Compare local private schools by grade level, tuition, and affiliation — then reach out to the ones that feel right for your child.
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Featured Los Angeles Private Schools
Berkeley Hall School
(310) 476-6421Berkeley Hall School is an independent K–8 private school in Los Angeles, located at 16000 Mulholland Drive. Families considering Berkeley Hall can review its elementary and middle school programs for kindergarten through eighth grade and contact the school directly for current admissions and tuition information.
View profile →Marymount High School
(310) 472-1205Marymount High School is a Catholic, all-girls private school serving grades 9–12 in Los Angeles. Located on West Sunset Boulevard, the school may be a fit for families seeking a faith-based high school environment for girls; contact Marymount High School for current tuition and admissions details.
View profile →Wildwood School
(310) 397-3134View profile →
Explore schools by type
Every school has a mission. Browse by the kind of education that fits your family.
Faith-Based
Schools rooted in a religious tradition — Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, and more — where academics and faith formation go hand in hand.
College Preparatory
Academically rigorous programs designed around university admission — advanced coursework, college counseling, and a track record of placements.
Special Needs
Schools built for students who learn differently — specialized instruction, therapeutic support, and class sizes that let every child be understood.
Language Immersion
Programs where a second language is the medium, not just a subject — daily instruction in Spanish, French, Mandarin, and more, toward true bilingual fluency.
All-Girls
Single-gender schools for girls — classrooms and leadership opportunities designed around how girls learn and grow best.
All-Boys
Single-gender schools for boys — structure, mentorship, and programs shaped around how boys engage and thrive.
Boarding
Residential campuses where students live and learn — full-time boarding communities with round-the-clock support and deep school spirit.
Independent
Self-governing schools free to shape their own mission and curriculum — accountable to their families and boards rather than a larger system.
Your local guide
Find the right fit in Los Angeles
Los Angeles private-school options in this directory span a broad mix of school types rather than one single model. The current pool includes 71 schools, with listings across faith-based, independent, language-immersion, special-needs, Montessori, college-preparatory, all-girls, all-boys, and boarding categories. The visible inventory is especially strong in faith-based schools and independent schools, with examples such as Campbell Hall School, The Episcopal School, Calvary Baptist Church and Schools, First Lutheran School, Wildwood School, Brentwood School, The Buckley School, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Harvard-Westlake School, and Flintridge Preparatory School.
About this guide
Local Notes
When comparing Los Angeles private schools, start with fit before reputation: grades served, school type, program focus, faith affiliation, language model, and student-support needs. A family considering International School of Los Angeles, AGBU Manoogian/Demirdjian, Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School, or Armenian Mesrobian will likely ask different questions than a family looking at an independent option such as Wildwood School or Chadwick School, or a faith-based option such as Academy of the Two Hearts, Adat Y'shua Academy, or Heritage Christian School. For special-needs listings such as Bridgeport, Canyon View School, Carousel School, Center for Learning Unlimited, and Keystone Academy, ask directly about evaluation requirements, classroom supports, related services, and whether the school is equipped for your child’s specific profile.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Los Angeles private schools are included in this directory?
- The current Los Angeles pool includes 71 private schools. The listings cover several school types, including faith-based, independent, language-immersion, special-needs, Montessori, college-preparatory, all-girls, all-boys, and boarding schools.
- What types of private schools are represented in Los Angeles?
- The directory includes a mix of faith-based schools, independent schools, language-immersion programs, special-needs schools, Montessori listings, college-preparatory schools, all-girls and all-boys schools, and at least one boarding listing. Examples in the visible inventory include Campbell Hall School and The Episcopal School for faith-based options, Wildwood School and Brentwood School for independent options, and International School of Los Angeles for language immersion.
- Are there language-immersion private schools in the Los Angeles listings?
- Yes. The language-immersion category includes AGBU Manoogian/Demirdjian, Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School, Armenian Mesrobian, and International School of Los Angeles. Families should contact each school to confirm languages offered, grade levels, and whether the program is full immersion, dual-language, or language-enriched.
- Does the directory include private schools for students with special needs?
- Yes. Special-needs listings in the Los Angeles inventory include Bridgeport, Canyon View School, Carousel School, Center for Learning Unlimited, and Keystone Academy. Because services and student profiles vary widely, parents should ask each school about assessments, therapies, classroom structure, and admissions requirements.
- Are there all-girls, all-boys, or boarding schools listed?
- The taxonomy includes all-girls, all-boys, and boarding categories. In the visible inventory, Bais Chaya Mushka is tagged as faith-based and all-girls, and EF Academy is tagged as boarding. Families interested in single-sex or boarding options should verify grade levels, residential details, and admissions steps directly with the school.
- Is tuition listed for Los Angeles private schools?
- Tuition should be treated as school-specific. If a listing shows a tuition range, use it as a starting point; if tuition is not shown, contact the school directly rather than assuming a cost. Also ask about fees, financial aid availability, sibling policies, and what is included in tuition.
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